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'Happiest sixth place ever': 21yo Kiwi runs race of his life at Comm Games

'I was just shocked. This is ridiculous, who runs that fast?'

Athlete angry after wardrobe malfunction exposes his genitalia during race

Alberto Nonino suffered a nightmare at the U20s World Championships.

Daughter claims Comm Games gold - 36 years after mum

'It's surreal. The whole thing is just surreal. I'll remember it for the rest of my life.'

Hobbs' rapid rise: NZ's fastest woman perfectly placed for dash of her life

The Kiwi sprinter is aiming to continue her rapid acceleration in the sport.

Kiwi wins 'special' medal for late father: 'I promised I would make him proud'

The pole vaulter's special night would have been predicted by few fans.

'No no no': Marathon leader takes wrong turn

The Ugandan was forced to double back on his own race progress after realising his error.

An amazing world record runs into a question: was it too amazing?

New York Times: Even hurdler Tobi Amusan looked stunned when she saw her time.

Rating the NZ performances at the world athletics championships

Bigger didn't equate to better for the New Zealand team.

Caster Semenya: 'Athletics chiefs thought I had a d*** so I offered to prove I didn't'

Semenya said artificially lowering testosterone was 'like stabbing yourself with a knife'.

Walsh, Ratcliffe head star-studded Comm Games athletics team

Almost half the team consists of athletes who throw hammer, discuss, shot or spear.

'Exciting change': McCartney commits to another Olympic shot

Eliza McCartney has recommitted to competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Female athletes sue FBI for $190m over botched investigation

Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar say more abuse occured after the probe.

Q&A with Georgia Hulls: The young Kiwi sprinter taking on the world

The 200m specialist from Hawke's Bay spoke to the Herald after her recent success.

Kiwi female sprinters aim high after dominating in Australia

A group of New Zealand sprinters are on track for more results in a big year.

Q+A: Kiwi high jump sensation's plan to win Olympic gold

High jumper Hamish Kerr shares his plan to win Olympic gold.

Kiwi high jumper makes history

High jumper Hamish Kerr has created New Zealand athletics history.